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Things to do in Grand Baie

A lively village on a sheltered horseshoe bay in the northwest, with around 50 cafés and restaurants, beach clubs, nightlife and boats to the northern islands.

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Museum

Château de Labourdonnais, Mapou

Restored 19th-century mansion with period rooms, an underground museum and rum and fruit tastings.Entry: MUR[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Grand Baie

Sheltered horseshoe bay where around 50 cafés and restaurants line the shore and the coast road.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

L'Aventure du Sucre, Pamplemousses

Museum in a historic sugar mill that tells the island's story through sugarcane, with tastings at the end.Entry: Pay at the door. Closed SundaysSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Le Fangourin, L'Aventure du Sucre

The museum's restaurant at Beau Plan, open for lunch from Monday to Saturday.Entry: Pay as you go. Closed Sundays
Beach

Mont Choisy Beach

A long curve of white sand on a calm, clear bay in the northwest, with some food stalls.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Church

Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, Cap Malheureux

Red-roofed chapel on the northern tip of the island, facing the island of Coin de Mire.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets
Nature

SSR Botanic Garden, Pamplemousses

Historic botanic garden begun under Governor Labourdonnais, with palms, avenues, a spice corner and ponds.Entry: Pay at the gateSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Beach

Trou aux Biches Beach

Long public beach shaded by casuarinas, good for snorkeling, diving and sunset walks.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on Tiqets

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